Question 1

What does the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023 do?

Accepted Answer

Removes the foetal viability limit for abortion where there is risk to the pregnant woman's life or serious harm to her health. Allows abortion on request before foetal viability and abolishes the mandatory 3-day waiting period for abortion on request. Removes all criminal penalties for providing abortion and permits abortion where fatal foetal abnormality is likely to cause death before or within one year of birth.

Question 2

What stage is the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 20 Feb 2025, the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023 is at Second Stage in 33rd Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023?

Accepted Answer

The Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023 was sponsored by Bríd Smith, and was introduced on 8 Feb 2023.

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